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Head-to-head · Pixel Art Software

Resprite vs Pixquare

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Resprite #6 in Pixel Art Software 8.8/10 Free plan + paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Resprite
Pixquare #14 in Pixel Art Software 7.8/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Pixquare

Resprite leads on 0 checks, Pixquare on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreResprite · 8.8/10
  • Most featuresPixquare · 5 of 5

Resprite scores higher on our rubric for pixel art software: 8.8 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #14.

Pixquare offers indexed color tools; Resprite doesn't.

Resprite is the better fit for cross-device pixel artists needing tilemaps. Pixquare is the better fit for apple users needing tilemap-capable pixel art.

  • Resprite fits best

    Cross-device pixel artists needing tilemaps

  • Pixquare fits best

    Apple users needing tilemap-capable pixel art

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Side by side

Feature Resprite 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Pixquare 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.8
Ranking #6 in Pixel Art Software #14 in Pixel Art Software
Best for Cross-device pixel artists needing tilemaps Apple users needing tilemap-capable pixel art
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $7.99 one-time
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android macOS, iOS
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features Resprite 4/5 · Pixquare 5/5
Animation timeline ✓ ✓
Indexed color tools — ✓ (best)
Sprite-sheet export ✓ ✓
Onion skinning ✓ ✓
Tilemap tools ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms iOS/iPadOS, Android, Windows, macOS iOS, macOS
Export formats Resprite Bundle, PNG, GIF, APNG, Aseprite, PSD, Tiled TMX/TSX, WebP, video, Windows CUR/ANI PNG, BMP, JPEG, GIF, MOV, sprite sheet, ASEPRITE, PSD, timelapse
Our review
Pros
  • Animation timeline, clips, playback, and onion skin overlays
  • Tilemaps, tilesets, terrain rules, and tile animation
  • Imports and exports Aseprite, PSD, GIF, APNG, PNG, WebP, and Tiled
  • Tilemap, tileset, and sprite-sheet tools support game-asset workflows
  • Indexed color, palettes, layers, linked cels, and reference layers
  • Animation timeline, onion skinning, and timelapse recording included
Cons
  • Indexed color is not supported
  • Tiled is the listed integration
  • Plan pricing may vary by storefront region
  • Available on iOS and macOS only
  • Requires a paid license with no free plan
  • The broad feature set may exceed simple pixel-editing needs
Our verdict

Resprite is a pixel art and sprite animation editor for pixel artists, game developers, and creators producing sprites, animations, tilesets, and other game-art assets. It runs on iOS/iPadOS, Android, Windows, and macOS, combining…

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Pixquare is a pixel art editor for iPhone, iPad, and compatible Mac computers. It is designed for pixel artists, animators, and game-asset creators who need more than basic drawing tools. The feature set covers frame-based animation, onion…

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  1. RespritePixel Art Software 8.8Free plan + paid
  2. PixquarePixel Art Software 7.8Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Resprite — where it wins

    • Animation timeline, clips, playback, and onion skin overlays
    • Tilemaps, tilesets, terrain rules, and tile animation
    • Imports and exports Aseprite, PSD, GIF, APNG, PNG, WebP, and Tiled

    Where it doesn't

    • Indexed color is not supported
    • Tiled is the listed integration
    • Plan pricing may vary by storefront region
  • Pixquare — where it wins

    • Tilemap, tileset, and sprite-sheet tools support game-asset workflows
    • Indexed color, palettes, layers, linked cels, and reference layers
    • Animation timeline, onion skinning, and timelapse recording included

    Where it doesn't

    • Available on iOS and macOS only
    • Requires a paid license with no free plan
    • The broad feature set may exceed simple pixel-editing needs

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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